Major update has been completed. Please help to report any abnormality that you are facing (in case there is any) to [email protected] . Thank you for your continued support guys!
loudandclearSydney Posts: 225Member Joined: Dec 16, 2012
wala pa reply IOM sa email. paki post naman po dito yung contact details ng IOM. thanks.
Jeremiah 29:11
"For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future."
rara_avisNorth Ryde Posts: 260Member Joined: Nov 16, 2012
Just booked our AirAsia flight Manila-Kuala Lumpur-Sydney for June 29/30. Total cost is 740 SGD (approximately 26K PHP) for 2 adults including 40KG baggage each, food on board, travel insurance and bus transfers from LCCT to KL Sentral (we will spend a day in KL)
261111 - ICT Business Analyst
January 4, 2013 - ACS Assessment Submitted
January 5, 2013 - IELTS Exam (BC Singapore)
January 18, 2013 - IELTS Result: L:8.5, R:8.5, W:7.5, S:7.0 = OB: 8.0
March 13, 2013 - Received Positive Assessment from ACS
March 21, 2013 - EOI Submitted
July 15, 2013 - Invitation to lodge 189 visa received
July 25, 2013 - Lodged Visa. Acknowledgement received.
July 29, 2013 - Medicals done (+ Husband and Baby)
September 18, 2013 - CO Allocated Team 23 GSM Brisbane (Additional docs requested: SG PCC, Form 80, Evidence of Overseas Experience (payslips, taxation docs, etc), Evidence of English Ability for Husband)
October 10, 2013 - CO informed us that the evidence of english ability of my Husband is not sufficient. Asked us to pay for EEC, I said.. Hey, no way let him take the IELTS instead.
October 16, 2013 - Uploaded SG COC
October 19, 2013 - Husband's IELTS Academic Exam (earliest available schedule)
November 4, 2013 - Uploaded Husband's IELTS test result form
November 5, 2013 - VISA GRANT! Thank you LORD!!!
IED - July 30, 2014
March 23, 2014 - Initial Entry/Holiday
June 30, 2014 - Flight to Sydney.
July 28, 2014 - Husband started work.
September 15, 2014 - First day at my new job.
"If your dreams don't scare you, they aren't big enough"
moonwitchbleuSydney Posts: 459Member Joined: Jan 25, 2013
@katlin924 salamat! and wow! 90k+ agad kami for 2 adults+1 baby.
mahal naman nyan. sa amin 2 adults and 1 baby on lap 1700USD Silkair Cebu to SG tapos SIA SG to Sydney.
Occupation: Software Engineer (ANZSCO Code 261313)
Feb 02, 2012 - Skill Assessment submission to ACS
Mar 23, 2013 - IELTS Result - Competent
Apr 03, 2013 - ACS Assessment Positive
Apr 06, 2013 - Submitted EOI (190)
Apr 11, 2013 - Submitted NSW SS (190)
Apr 16, 2013 - NSW SS Acknowledgment email received
July 01, 2013 - NSW SS approval letter received
July 03, 2013 - Skillselect Invite received
Aug 14, 2013 - Lodged Visa 190
Aug 16, 2013 - Upload Docs (including NBI Clearance)
Aug 25, 2013 - Gave Birth
Sep 20, 2013 - CO Allocated (GSM Adelaide Team 06)
Sep 22, 2013 - Informed CO of additional dependent (Baby)
Oct 04, 2013 - Hubby's Medical Uploaded
Oct 12, 2013 - Medical Uploaded
Oct 16, 2013 - SG PCC Collected and Uploaded
Oct 17, 2013 - Form 1022, Baby's Birth Certificate and Passport sent to CO
Oct 23, 2013 - Baby is included in eVisa
Oct 30, 2013 - Baby's Medical Uploaded
Nov 21, 2013 - VISA GRANT (IED: Aug 2014)
Feb 08, 2014 - Hubby's initial entry
Feb 13, 2014 - Hubby's Job Offer
Feb 18, 2014 - Hubby's First Day High
Apr 23, 2014 - Initial Entry (Baby and Me)
Feb 04, 2015 - My First day high (Home-based perm position)
Thank you, thank you so much Lord. Life is indeed beautiful
jantoxSt Leonards Posts: 102Member Joined: Mar 05, 2014
@moonwitchbleu baka kasi peak sa amin, jan2015 plano namin eh. kahit via sg kami same price parin.
First week of jan cgro yan @jantox? Try m third o last week of jan bka mas mura
Occupation: Software Engineer (ANZSCO Code 261313)
Main applicant : Husband
April 29, 2013 : ACS Skills assessment
July 22, 2013 : ACS assessment result
January 3, 2014: IELTS Result (Take 1 L-8,W,R,S-7)
January 12, 2013: Lodged EOI (65points)
January 13, 2013: Invited to apply for visa 189
February 9, 2014: Lodged visa
March 1, 2014: Medicals at NHSI
March 6: email from CO requesting form 80 and hubby's NBI Clearance
March 25, 2014: visa grant. Thank you lord
June 8,2014: Hubby arrived in Sydney
Sept 11,2014: Hubby's first day of work. Thank you Lord!
Feb 7, 2015 : Baby and I arrived in Sydney
April 13, 2015: My first day of work
moonwitchbleuSydney Posts: 459Member Joined: Jan 25, 2013
@moonwitchbleu baka kasi peak sa amin, jan2015 plano namin eh. kahit via sg kami same price parin.
@jantox baka nga. sa amin naman less than a month kaya siguro medyo mahal din. last week of march kami nagbook ng flight tapos april 22 date ng flight namin.hehehh...
Occupation: Software Engineer (ANZSCO Code 261313)
Feb 02, 2012 - Skill Assessment submission to ACS
Mar 23, 2013 - IELTS Result - Competent
Apr 03, 2013 - ACS Assessment Positive
Apr 06, 2013 - Submitted EOI (190)
Apr 11, 2013 - Submitted NSW SS (190)
Apr 16, 2013 - NSW SS Acknowledgment email received
July 01, 2013 - NSW SS approval letter received
July 03, 2013 - Skillselect Invite received
Aug 14, 2013 - Lodged Visa 190
Aug 16, 2013 - Upload Docs (including NBI Clearance)
Aug 25, 2013 - Gave Birth
Sep 20, 2013 - CO Allocated (GSM Adelaide Team 06)
Sep 22, 2013 - Informed CO of additional dependent (Baby)
Oct 04, 2013 - Hubby's Medical Uploaded
Oct 12, 2013 - Medical Uploaded
Oct 16, 2013 - SG PCC Collected and Uploaded
Oct 17, 2013 - Form 1022, Baby's Birth Certificate and Passport sent to CO
Oct 23, 2013 - Baby is included in eVisa
Oct 30, 2013 - Baby's Medical Uploaded
Nov 21, 2013 - VISA GRANT (IED: Aug 2014)
Feb 08, 2014 - Hubby's initial entry
Feb 13, 2014 - Hubby's Job Offer
Feb 18, 2014 - Hubby's First Day High
Apr 23, 2014 - Initial Entry (Baby and Me)
Feb 04, 2015 - My First day high (Home-based perm position)
Thank you, thank you so much Lord. Life is indeed beautiful
jantoxSt Leonards Posts: 102Member Joined: Mar 05, 2014
@kremitz in conundrum kasi ako. jan21 ang ied ko dapat. jan17 mag-2 si baby so mas lalong mahal. hahaha. so dapat maghahanap before jan17.
Occupation: Software Engineer (ANZSCO Code 261313)
Main applicant : Husband
April 29, 2013 : ACS Skills assessment
July 22, 2013 : ACS assessment result
January 3, 2014: IELTS Result (Take 1 L-8,W,R,S-7)
January 12, 2013: Lodged EOI (65points)
January 13, 2013: Invited to apply for visa 189
February 9, 2014: Lodged visa
March 1, 2014: Medicals at NHSI
March 6: email from CO requesting form 80 and hubby's NBI Clearance
March 25, 2014: visa grant. Thank you lord
June 8,2014: Hubby arrived in Sydney
Sept 11,2014: Hubby's first day of work. Thank you Lord!
Feb 7, 2015 : Baby and I arrived in Sydney
April 13, 2015: My first day of work
angelmar17Melbourne Posts: 102Member Joined: Feb 01, 2013
(Primary Applicant: Husband) Telecommunications Network Engineer - 263312
Sept 1, 2012 IELTS 1 (L9, W7, RS6.5)
April 26, 2013 EA Positive Skill Assessment
Sept 7, 2013 IELTS 2 (L8.5, R7.5, SW6.5)
Sept 11, 2013 Lodged EOI (Visa 190) / SA SS Application
Sept 12, 2013 SA SS Application Approved / SkillSelect Visa 190 Invitation received.
Sept 25, 2013 Lodged Visa 190
Oct 9, 2013 Request FBI clearance (Wife) - 5 to 6 weeks processing
Oct 26, 2013 CO Allocated; GSM Adelaide Team 6
Nov 6, 2013 Uploaded requested documents (except for medical, NBI and FBI clearance)
Nov 22, 2013 FBI clearance received / NBI Application - 1 week processing
Dec 10, 2013 Wifey gave birth. Will include baby as migrating dependent, processing baby's BC and passport.
Jan 07, 2013 Uploaded NBI, FBI
Jan 19, 2013 Submitted Form 1022, Baby's passport and Birth Certificate
Jan 20, 2013 Baby is included in E-Visa.
Feb 06, 2013 Medicals at NHSI
Feb 10, 2013 Medicals cleared ("no health examination required" for hubby, wifey and baby)
Feb 13, 2013 VISA GRANTED
IED: 22 Nov 14
hannahbugsSydney Posts: 108Member Joined: Mar 24, 2014
@katlin924 Hi! May i know IOM's email address? Thanks a lot!!
loudandclearSydney Posts: 225Member Joined: Dec 16, 2012
Ako din po, pwede po pa post ng email address ng IOM thanks.
Jeremiah 29:11
"For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future."
@hannahbugs@loudandclear try nyo po itong email address na ito [email protected] Diyan po ako nag-email last year nung mag-inquire ako, c/o Kent Madarcos, tel. nos. +632 848 12 60 ext. 138 +632 848 00 83
Although we decided to take Malaysia Airlines last December. Madami kasi kami dalang extra baggage. Mas mura pa din kasi sa Malaysia Airlines.
Wife is the primary visa applicant.
Primary School Teacher : 241211
Dec 2007 - IELTS (Academic Module)
May 2008 - Positive Skills Assessment
22 June 2008 - Lodged Visa 175
04 Jan 2013 - CO allocated (Team 6), CO requested for PCC,
Medicals, copies of new passport
16 Jan 2013 - Medicals done at St. Luke's
22 Jan 2013 - Medical referred to MOC
19 Feb 2013 - Assigned to new CO (Team 7)
13 Apr 2013 - Medical finalised
15 Apr 2013 - Visa Grant!!!
07 Dec 2013 - IELTS Academic L=8.5 R=8.5 W=8.0 S=8.5 OBS=8.5
28 Dec 2013 - Flight to Melbourne
“Life is too short to wake up with regrets. So love the people who treat you right. Forget about those who don’t. Believe everything happens for a reason. If you get a chance, take it. If it changes your life, let it. Nobody said life would be easy, they just promised it would most likely be worth it.”
― Harvey MacKay
hannahbugsSydney Posts: 108Member Joined: Mar 24, 2014
@StickyNote Thank you for responding! I am trying to call them kanina but I was kept on being transfered to voicemail. Baka close na sila for the holyweek?
loudandclearSydney Posts: 225Member Joined: Dec 16, 2012
nag reply na sakin si IOM. 29,053 pesos ang plane fare. 40kg baggage allowance. sa mga na research kong plane fare, ito pinakamahal.
Jeremiah 29:11
"For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future."
Arch_OninMelbourne Posts: 60Member Joined: Feb 07, 2013
eto pinagkakabusyhan ko ngaun. ang magbook ng ticket ko.. nalilito pa rin ako kung anong mas OK. Manila to Melbourne.
IOM - Qantas August 15 2014 - Php 28,906 - 40kgs baggage, 7 kgs hand carry PAL - August 14, 2014 - Php 18,764 - 23kgs baggage, 7 kgs hand carry
Ang laki ng difference pero kailangan ko ng extra baggage.. sigh..
25th February 2013 - Submitted docs to VETASSESS
01st March 2013 - Acknowledgement from VETASSESS
25th March 2013 - IELTS band score result : 6.5 Competent
27th May 2013 - VETASSESS asked for additional documents
14th June 2013 - Forwarded to VETASSESS the additional docs
17th June 2013 - VETASSESS asked for more
19th June 2013 - Forwarded to VETASSESS the additional docs
30th June 2013 - VETASSESS- Positive (Salamat po Panginoon!)
02nd July 2013 - EOI submitted (65pts)
18th July 2013 - Received invitation to file for WA SS
07th Aug 2013 - Submitted WA SS Application
09th Aug 2013 - WA SS Approved
15th Aug 2013 - Lodge visa subclass 190
25th Sep 2013 - CO allocated - Adelaide GSM Team 7
29th Sep 2013 - PCC (PHI, QAT, BAH) uploaded, Medicals uploaded
17th Oct 2013 - Visa Grant!! Thank You Lord!!!!
Psalm 62:5 - For God alone, O my soul, wait in silence, for my hope is from him.
loudandclearSydney Posts: 225Member Joined: Dec 16, 2012
@Arch_Onin - same pala tayo, august din flight ko bound to melbourne. had already booked a flight. i chose PAL, 40kg baggage+7kg handcarry. 460USD. inclusive na yung travel tax, nakapamili pako ng seat. try to call reli travel & tours, sa kanila ako nagpabook. pag deretso kase sa PAL, 23kg lang talaga. pero nagiiba iba rates nila depende sa promo or regular rate ng PAL. try to call them na lang po to inquire
Jeremiah 29:11
"For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future."
Arch_OninMelbourne Posts: 60Member Joined: Feb 07, 2013
@loudandclear - ui maraming salamat sir sa recommendation! pwde ko po ba makuha contact no. or email address nila? nsa abroad din ako ngayon eh.. try ko nlang magpabook sa kanila thru email if ever... God Bless sir!
25th February 2013 - Submitted docs to VETASSESS
01st March 2013 - Acknowledgement from VETASSESS
25th March 2013 - IELTS band score result : 6.5 Competent
27th May 2013 - VETASSESS asked for additional documents
14th June 2013 - Forwarded to VETASSESS the additional docs
17th June 2013 - VETASSESS asked for more
19th June 2013 - Forwarded to VETASSESS the additional docs
30th June 2013 - VETASSESS- Positive (Salamat po Panginoon!)
02nd July 2013 - EOI submitted (65pts)
18th July 2013 - Received invitation to file for WA SS
07th Aug 2013 - Submitted WA SS Application
09th Aug 2013 - WA SS Approved
15th Aug 2013 - Lodge visa subclass 190
25th Sep 2013 - CO allocated - Adelaide GSM Team 7
29th Sep 2013 - PCC (PHI, QAT, BAH) uploaded, Medicals uploaded
17th Oct 2013 - Visa Grant!! Thank You Lord!!!!
Psalm 62:5 - For God alone, O my soul, wait in silence, for my hope is from him.
Arch_OninMelbourne Posts: 60Member Joined: Feb 07, 2013
eto po ba ung sinasabi mo sir? may contact person na po ba kayo dun? para at least "sana" makadiscount.. Thanks ulit
25th February 2013 - Submitted docs to VETASSESS
01st March 2013 - Acknowledgement from VETASSESS
25th March 2013 - IELTS band score result : 6.5 Competent
27th May 2013 - VETASSESS asked for additional documents
14th June 2013 - Forwarded to VETASSESS the additional docs
17th June 2013 - VETASSESS asked for more
19th June 2013 - Forwarded to VETASSESS the additional docs
30th June 2013 - VETASSESS- Positive (Salamat po Panginoon!)
02nd July 2013 - EOI submitted (65pts)
18th July 2013 - Received invitation to file for WA SS
07th Aug 2013 - Submitted WA SS Application
09th Aug 2013 - WA SS Approved
15th Aug 2013 - Lodge visa subclass 190
25th Sep 2013 - CO allocated - Adelaide GSM Team 7
29th Sep 2013 - PCC (PHI, QAT, BAH) uploaded, Medicals uploaded
17th Oct 2013 - Visa Grant!! Thank You Lord!!!!
Psalm 62:5 - For God alone, O my soul, wait in silence, for my hope is from him.
loudandclearSydney Posts: 225Member Joined: Dec 16, 2012
@Arch_Onin - sa dusit hotel makati branch yung pinuntahan ko. here's their contact no. 02-8941213.
Jeremiah 29:11
"For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future."
Arch_OninMelbourne Posts: 60Member Joined: Feb 07, 2013
@loudandclear, ok sir salamat.. magtatanong na rin ako if ever merong makakasagot.
nabasa ko na to dati eh, pero clarifiy ko nrn sa inyo at least to make it sure:
since first time migrant ako pwede ako maka-avail nung 40 kilos sa mismong airline carrier or sa IOM.. pero paano naman ung kasama ko na papunta din ng Melbourne na galing na sa AU, pero never pa sya nagpabook dati as first time migrant, do you think eligible pa sya na kunin ngayon ung 40 kilos din? (student visa sya dati, now PR visa na)
25th February 2013 - Submitted docs to VETASSESS
01st March 2013 - Acknowledgement from VETASSESS
25th March 2013 - IELTS band score result : 6.5 Competent
27th May 2013 - VETASSESS asked for additional documents
14th June 2013 - Forwarded to VETASSESS the additional docs
17th June 2013 - VETASSESS asked for more
19th June 2013 - Forwarded to VETASSESS the additional docs
30th June 2013 - VETASSESS- Positive (Salamat po Panginoon!)
02nd July 2013 - EOI submitted (65pts)
18th July 2013 - Received invitation to file for WA SS
07th Aug 2013 - Submitted WA SS Application
09th Aug 2013 - WA SS Approved
15th Aug 2013 - Lodge visa subclass 190
25th Sep 2013 - CO allocated - Adelaide GSM Team 7
29th Sep 2013 - PCC (PHI, QAT, BAH) uploaded, Medicals uploaded
17th Oct 2013 - Visa Grant!! Thank You Lord!!!!
Psalm 62:5 - For God alone, O my soul, wait in silence, for my hope is from him.
loudandclearSydney Posts: 225Member Joined: Dec 16, 2012
@Arch_Onin - in my experience when i contacted PAL directly, i told them na 1st time migrant ako and if they have considerations for baggage allowance, pero ayun, 23kg lang daw talaga. with the travel agency, parang affiliated na sya ng airline company and they give extra baggage allowance. but they're strict sa reqts. to verify kung 1st time migrants talaga. they asked for my visa grant notice, passport and requiring me to attend the PDOS/CFO. you may also inquire from the travel agency directly about your case.
Jeremiah 29:11
"For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future."
vhoythoyMelbourne Posts: 1,550Member, Moderator Joined: Oct 31, 2012
Alis nmin July 26, nasa 54k pesos na sa PAL one way (2 adults + infant) =(
ANZSCO 221214 - Internal Auditor
19 Jan 13 - Academic IELTS Results - passed
12 July 13 - Vetassess Assessment + Point Test Advice: Positive
03 Nov 13 - Invitation Accepted 70 points
19 Dec 13 - Lodged Visa 189
07 Feb 14 - Visa Granted
04 Aug 14 - Initial Entry Date requirement
26 July 14 - Actual IED to Melbourne
May 2015 - Big Move
June 2015 - Got a permanent role in Melbourne
Apr 2016 - Got a contract consultancy role in Melbourne
May 2016 - Got permanent role and moved to Toowooba, Queensland
And now...... living the life that i have imagined
"A great photograph is one that fully expresses what one feels, in the deepest sense, about what is being photographed" - Ansel Adams
Occupation: Software Engineer (ANZSCO Code 261313)
Main applicant : Husband
April 29, 2013 : ACS Skills assessment
July 22, 2013 : ACS assessment result
January 3, 2014: IELTS Result (Take 1 L-8,W,R,S-7)
January 12, 2013: Lodged EOI (65points)
January 13, 2013: Invited to apply for visa 189
February 9, 2014: Lodged visa
March 1, 2014: Medicals at NHSI
March 6: email from CO requesting form 80 and hubby's NBI Clearance
March 25, 2014: visa grant. Thank you lord
June 8,2014: Hubby arrived in Sydney
Sept 11,2014: Hubby's first day of work. Thank you Lord!
Feb 7, 2015 : Baby and I arrived in Sydney
April 13, 2015: My first day of work
vhoythoyMelbourne Posts: 1,550Member, Moderator Joined: Oct 31, 2012
ANZSCO 221214 - Internal Auditor
19 Jan 13 - Academic IELTS Results - passed
12 July 13 - Vetassess Assessment + Point Test Advice: Positive
03 Nov 13 - Invitation Accepted 70 points
19 Dec 13 - Lodged Visa 189
07 Feb 14 - Visa Granted
04 Aug 14 - Initial Entry Date requirement
26 July 14 - Actual IED to Melbourne
May 2015 - Big Move
June 2015 - Got a permanent role in Melbourne
Apr 2016 - Got a contract consultancy role in Melbourne
May 2016 - Got permanent role and moved to Toowooba, Queensland
And now...... living the life that i have imagined
"A great photograph is one that fully expresses what one feels, in the deepest sense, about what is being photographed" - Ansel Adams
marainNorth Ryde Posts: 3Member Joined: Dec 26, 2012
@loudandclear hi po, ask ko lng po when kau nagpabook? and sino po ung nakausap nyo? kasi I called them sabi nila wala na daw ung 40kg na allowance for 1st immigrant.. thanks
loudandclearSydney Posts: 225Member Joined: Dec 16, 2012
@marain - 3 weeks ago nagpabook. sa PAL kaba tumawag directly, wala talaga silang baggage allowance, 23kg lang talaga sila. tru travel agency ako. mura ang nakuha ko kase promo at that time yung PAL.
Jeremiah 29:11
"For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future."
loudandclearSydney Posts: 225Member Joined: Dec 16, 2012
@marain - 3 weeks ago nagpabook. sa PAL kaba tumawag directly, wala talaga silang baggage allowance, 23kg lang talaga sila. tru travel agency ako. mura ang nakuha ko kase promo at that time yung PAL.
..i mean 23kg lang talaga baggage allowance ng PAL kung directly ka sa kanila magppbook.
Jeremiah 29:11
"For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future."
RichardQMelbourne Posts: 59Member Joined: Jun 29, 2012
Hi Guys...wanted to ask lang kung sino sa inyo ang nakapag-book thru AirAsia?...we're from Cebu kasi and we are planning to take Ceb-KL and KL-Melb na flights (we will be seeing our friends sa KL kasi for a day). Upon checking online, this route will cost us about 22,200PhP. Included na yung 30Kgs check-in baggage (for the two of us) and meals/comfort kit (for KL-Melb leg only). I was wondering if is there any issues for first time immigrant travelers when using LCCs (Low Cost Airlines)...Thanks a lot..:-)
marainNorth Ryde Posts: 3Member Joined: Dec 26, 2012
@loudandclear sa reli din po.. family po kc kmi, una dun ako sa branch sa may MOA.. ang gulo nila, sabi nila pede then the next day n magbabayad na ako ndi na daw pede.. then after some calls in dusit kc sabi ko nga may nakapagpabook sa dusit na 40kg nmn binigay.. sabi nila ung primary lang daw ung pede di daw pede ang dependent.. kaya naloka ako. di ko na tinuloy.. then I tried sa Megamall branch.. ganun n nmn.. una ndi daw pwede wala na daw, then told them may nakapagpabook, after checking, sabi oks na daw may tig 40 daw kmi... pero need ko provide ung CFO... sana di na magbago after ko maprovide ung CFO... may I know sino ung kausap mo sa dusit? para may reference cla? many thanks
loudandclearSydney Posts: 225Member Joined: Dec 16, 2012
@marain - si cherrie nag handle ng booking ko. pero si bart ang una kong nakausap, sya nagbigay ng quote. pero when i visited their office na to finally book my flight, si cherrie na naghandle.
Jeremiah 29:11
"For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future."
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Jeremiah 29:11
"For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future."
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261111 - ICT Business Analyst

January 4, 2013 - ACS Assessment Submitted
January 5, 2013 - IELTS Exam (BC Singapore)
January 18, 2013 - IELTS Result: L:8.5, R:8.5, W:7.5, S:7.0 = OB: 8.0
March 13, 2013 - Received Positive Assessment from ACS
March 21, 2013 - EOI Submitted
July 15, 2013 - Invitation to lodge 189 visa received
July 25, 2013 - Lodged Visa. Acknowledgement received.
July 29, 2013 - Medicals done (+ Husband and Baby)
September 18, 2013 - CO Allocated Team 23 GSM Brisbane (Additional docs requested: SG PCC, Form 80, Evidence of Overseas Experience (payslips, taxation docs, etc), Evidence of English Ability for Husband)
October 10, 2013 - CO informed us that the evidence of english ability of my Husband is not sufficient. Asked us to pay for EEC, I said.. Hey, no way let him take the IELTS instead.
October 16, 2013 - Uploaded SG COC
October 19, 2013 - Husband's IELTS Academic Exam (earliest available schedule)
November 4, 2013 - Uploaded Husband's IELTS test result form
November 5, 2013 - VISA GRANT! Thank you LORD!!!
IED - July 30, 2014
March 23, 2014 - Initial Entry/Holiday
June 30, 2014 - Flight to Sydney.
July 28, 2014 - Husband started work.
September 15, 2014 - First day at my new job.
"If your dreams don't scare you, they aren't big enough"
Posts: 459Member
Joined: Jan 25, 2013
Occupation: Software Engineer (ANZSCO Code 261313)
Feb 02, 2012 - Skill Assessment submission to ACS
Mar 23, 2013 - IELTS Result - Competent
Apr 03, 2013 - ACS Assessment Positive
Apr 06, 2013 - Submitted EOI (190)
Apr 11, 2013 - Submitted NSW SS (190)
Apr 16, 2013 - NSW SS Acknowledgment email received
July 01, 2013 - NSW SS approval letter received
July 03, 2013 - Skillselect Invite received
Aug 14, 2013 - Lodged Visa 190
Aug 16, 2013 - Upload Docs (including NBI Clearance)
Aug 25, 2013 - Gave Birth
Sep 20, 2013 - CO Allocated (GSM Adelaide Team 06)
Sep 22, 2013 - Informed CO of additional dependent (Baby)
Oct 04, 2013 - Hubby's Medical Uploaded
Oct 12, 2013 - Medical Uploaded
Oct 16, 2013 - SG PCC Collected and Uploaded
Oct 17, 2013 - Form 1022, Baby's Birth Certificate and Passport sent to CO
Oct 23, 2013 - Baby is included in eVisa
Oct 30, 2013 - Baby's Medical Uploaded
Nov 21, 2013 - VISA GRANT (IED: Aug 2014)
Feb 08, 2014 - Hubby's initial entry
Feb 13, 2014 - Hubby's Job Offer
Feb 18, 2014 - Hubby's First Day High
Apr 23, 2014 - Initial Entry (Baby and Me)
Feb 04, 2015 - My First day high (Home-based perm position)
Thank you, thank you so much Lord. Life is indeed beautiful
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Posts: 1,074Member
Joined: Apr 17, 2013
Occupation: Software Engineer (ANZSCO Code 261313)
Main applicant : Husband
April 29, 2013 : ACS Skills assessment
July 22, 2013 : ACS assessment result
January 3, 2014: IELTS Result (Take 1 L-8,W,R,S-7)
January 12, 2013: Lodged EOI (65points)
January 13, 2013: Invited to apply for visa 189
February 9, 2014: Lodged visa
March 1, 2014: Medicals at NHSI
March 6: email from CO requesting form 80 and hubby's NBI Clearance
March 25, 2014: visa grant. Thank you lord
June 8,2014: Hubby arrived in Sydney
Sept 11,2014: Hubby's first day of work. Thank you Lord!
Feb 7, 2015 : Baby and I arrived in Sydney
April 13, 2015: My first day of work
Posts: 459Member
Joined: Jan 25, 2013
Occupation: Software Engineer (ANZSCO Code 261313)
Feb 02, 2012 - Skill Assessment submission to ACS
Mar 23, 2013 - IELTS Result - Competent
Apr 03, 2013 - ACS Assessment Positive
Apr 06, 2013 - Submitted EOI (190)
Apr 11, 2013 - Submitted NSW SS (190)
Apr 16, 2013 - NSW SS Acknowledgment email received
July 01, 2013 - NSW SS approval letter received
July 03, 2013 - Skillselect Invite received
Aug 14, 2013 - Lodged Visa 190
Aug 16, 2013 - Upload Docs (including NBI Clearance)
Aug 25, 2013 - Gave Birth
Sep 20, 2013 - CO Allocated (GSM Adelaide Team 06)
Sep 22, 2013 - Informed CO of additional dependent (Baby)
Oct 04, 2013 - Hubby's Medical Uploaded
Oct 12, 2013 - Medical Uploaded
Oct 16, 2013 - SG PCC Collected and Uploaded
Oct 17, 2013 - Form 1022, Baby's Birth Certificate and Passport sent to CO
Oct 23, 2013 - Baby is included in eVisa
Oct 30, 2013 - Baby's Medical Uploaded
Nov 21, 2013 - VISA GRANT (IED: Aug 2014)
Feb 08, 2014 - Hubby's initial entry
Feb 13, 2014 - Hubby's Job Offer
Feb 18, 2014 - Hubby's First Day High
Apr 23, 2014 - Initial Entry (Baby and Me)
Feb 04, 2015 - My First day high (Home-based perm position)
Thank you, thank you so much Lord. Life is indeed beautiful
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Occupation: Software Engineer (ANZSCO Code 261313)
Main applicant : Husband
April 29, 2013 : ACS Skills assessment
July 22, 2013 : ACS assessment result
January 3, 2014: IELTS Result (Take 1 L-8,W,R,S-7)
January 12, 2013: Lodged EOI (65points)
January 13, 2013: Invited to apply for visa 189
February 9, 2014: Lodged visa
March 1, 2014: Medicals at NHSI
March 6: email from CO requesting form 80 and hubby's NBI Clearance
March 25, 2014: visa grant. Thank you lord
June 8,2014: Hubby arrived in Sydney
Sept 11,2014: Hubby's first day of work. Thank you Lord!
Feb 7, 2015 : Baby and I arrived in Sydney
April 13, 2015: My first day of work
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(Primary Applicant: Husband) Telecommunications Network Engineer - 263312
Sept 1, 2012 IELTS 1 (L9, W7, RS6.5)
April 26, 2013 EA Positive Skill Assessment
Sept 7, 2013 IELTS 2 (L8.5, R7.5, SW6.5)
Sept 11, 2013 Lodged EOI (Visa 190) / SA SS Application
Sept 12, 2013 SA SS Application Approved / SkillSelect Visa 190 Invitation received.
Sept 25, 2013 Lodged Visa 190
Oct 9, 2013 Request FBI clearance (Wife) - 5 to 6 weeks processing
Oct 26, 2013 CO Allocated; GSM Adelaide Team 6
Nov 6, 2013 Uploaded requested documents (except for medical, NBI and FBI clearance)
Nov 22, 2013 FBI clearance received / NBI Application - 1 week processing
Dec 10, 2013 Wifey gave birth. Will include baby as migrating dependent, processing baby's BC and passport.
Jan 07, 2013 Uploaded NBI, FBI
Jan 19, 2013 Submitted Form 1022, Baby's passport and Birth Certificate
Jan 20, 2013 Baby is included in E-Visa.
Feb 06, 2013 Medicals at NHSI
Feb 10, 2013 Medicals cleared ("no health examination required" for hubby, wifey and baby)
Feb 13, 2013 VISA GRANTED
IED: 22 Nov 14
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Jeremiah 29:11
"For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future."
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Diyan po ako nag-email last year nung mag-inquire ako, c/o Kent Madarcos, tel. nos. +632 848 12 60 ext. 138
+632 848 00 83
Although we decided to take Malaysia Airlines last December. Madami kasi kami dalang extra baggage. Mas mura pa din kasi sa Malaysia Airlines.
Wife is the primary visa applicant.
Primary School Teacher : 241211
Dec 2007 - IELTS (Academic Module)
May 2008 - Positive Skills Assessment
22 June 2008 - Lodged Visa 175
04 Jan 2013 - CO allocated (Team 6), CO requested for PCC,
Medicals, copies of new passport
16 Jan 2013 - Medicals done at St. Luke's
22 Jan 2013 - Medical referred to MOC
19 Feb 2013 - Assigned to new CO (Team 7)
13 Apr 2013 - Medical finalised
15 Apr 2013 - Visa Grant!!!
07 Dec 2013 - IELTS Academic L=8.5 R=8.5 W=8.0 S=8.5 OBS=8.5
28 Dec 2013 - Flight to Melbourne
“Life is too short to wake up with regrets. So love the people who treat you right. Forget about those who don’t. Believe everything happens for a reason. If you get a chance, take it. If it changes your life, let it. Nobody said life would be easy, they just promised it would most likely be worth it.”
― Harvey MacKay
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here's IOM contact details: [email protected]. (02)2301705.
Jeremiah 29:11
"For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future."
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IOM - Qantas August 15 2014 - Php 28,906 - 40kgs baggage, 7 kgs hand carry
PAL - August 14, 2014 - Php 18,764 - 23kgs baggage, 7 kgs hand carry
Ang laki ng difference pero kailangan ko ng extra baggage.. sigh..
Occupation Nominated: Architectural Draftsperson - 312111
25th February 2013 - Submitted docs to VETASSESS
01st March 2013 - Acknowledgement from VETASSESS
25th March 2013 - IELTS band score result : 6.5 Competent
27th May 2013 - VETASSESS asked for additional documents
14th June 2013 - Forwarded to VETASSESS the additional docs
17th June 2013 - VETASSESS asked for more
19th June 2013 - Forwarded to VETASSESS the additional docs
30th June 2013 - VETASSESS- Positive (Salamat po Panginoon!)
02nd July 2013 - EOI submitted (65pts)
18th July 2013 - Received invitation to file for WA SS
07th Aug 2013 - Submitted WA SS Application
09th Aug 2013 - WA SS Approved
15th Aug 2013 - Lodge visa subclass 190
25th Sep 2013 - CO allocated - Adelaide GSM Team 7
29th Sep 2013 - PCC (PHI, QAT, BAH) uploaded, Medicals uploaded
17th Oct 2013 - Visa Grant!! Thank You Lord!!!!
Psalm 62:5 - For God alone, O my soul, wait in silence, for my hope is from him.
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Jeremiah 29:11
"For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future."
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Occupation Nominated: Architectural Draftsperson - 312111
25th February 2013 - Submitted docs to VETASSESS
01st March 2013 - Acknowledgement from VETASSESS
25th March 2013 - IELTS band score result : 6.5 Competent
27th May 2013 - VETASSESS asked for additional documents
14th June 2013 - Forwarded to VETASSESS the additional docs
17th June 2013 - VETASSESS asked for more
19th June 2013 - Forwarded to VETASSESS the additional docs
30th June 2013 - VETASSESS- Positive (Salamat po Panginoon!)
02nd July 2013 - EOI submitted (65pts)
18th July 2013 - Received invitation to file for WA SS
07th Aug 2013 - Submitted WA SS Application
09th Aug 2013 - WA SS Approved
15th Aug 2013 - Lodge visa subclass 190
25th Sep 2013 - CO allocated - Adelaide GSM Team 7
29th Sep 2013 - PCC (PHI, QAT, BAH) uploaded, Medicals uploaded
17th Oct 2013 - Visa Grant!! Thank You Lord!!!!
Psalm 62:5 - For God alone, O my soul, wait in silence, for my hope is from him.
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Occupation Nominated: Architectural Draftsperson - 312111
25th February 2013 - Submitted docs to VETASSESS
01st March 2013 - Acknowledgement from VETASSESS
25th March 2013 - IELTS band score result : 6.5 Competent
27th May 2013 - VETASSESS asked for additional documents
14th June 2013 - Forwarded to VETASSESS the additional docs
17th June 2013 - VETASSESS asked for more
19th June 2013 - Forwarded to VETASSESS the additional docs
30th June 2013 - VETASSESS- Positive (Salamat po Panginoon!)
02nd July 2013 - EOI submitted (65pts)
18th July 2013 - Received invitation to file for WA SS
07th Aug 2013 - Submitted WA SS Application
09th Aug 2013 - WA SS Approved
15th Aug 2013 - Lodge visa subclass 190
25th Sep 2013 - CO allocated - Adelaide GSM Team 7
29th Sep 2013 - PCC (PHI, QAT, BAH) uploaded, Medicals uploaded
17th Oct 2013 - Visa Grant!! Thank You Lord!!!!
Psalm 62:5 - For God alone, O my soul, wait in silence, for my hope is from him.
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Jeremiah 29:11
"For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future."
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nabasa ko na to dati eh, pero clarifiy ko nrn sa inyo at least to make it sure:
since first time migrant ako pwede ako maka-avail nung 40 kilos sa mismong airline carrier or sa IOM.. pero paano naman ung kasama ko na papunta din ng Melbourne na galing na sa AU, pero never pa sya nagpabook dati as first time migrant, do you think eligible pa sya na kunin ngayon ung 40 kilos din? (student visa sya dati, now PR visa na)
Occupation Nominated: Architectural Draftsperson - 312111
25th February 2013 - Submitted docs to VETASSESS
01st March 2013 - Acknowledgement from VETASSESS
25th March 2013 - IELTS band score result : 6.5 Competent
27th May 2013 - VETASSESS asked for additional documents
14th June 2013 - Forwarded to VETASSESS the additional docs
17th June 2013 - VETASSESS asked for more
19th June 2013 - Forwarded to VETASSESS the additional docs
30th June 2013 - VETASSESS- Positive (Salamat po Panginoon!)
02nd July 2013 - EOI submitted (65pts)
18th July 2013 - Received invitation to file for WA SS
07th Aug 2013 - Submitted WA SS Application
09th Aug 2013 - WA SS Approved
15th Aug 2013 - Lodge visa subclass 190
25th Sep 2013 - CO allocated - Adelaide GSM Team 7
29th Sep 2013 - PCC (PHI, QAT, BAH) uploaded, Medicals uploaded
17th Oct 2013 - Visa Grant!! Thank You Lord!!!!
Psalm 62:5 - For God alone, O my soul, wait in silence, for my hope is from him.
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Jeremiah 29:11
"For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future."
Posts: 1,550Member, Moderator
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ANZSCO 221214 - Internal Auditor
19 Jan 13 - Academic IELTS Results - passed
12 July 13 - Vetassess Assessment + Point Test Advice: Positive
03 Nov 13 - Invitation Accepted 70 points
19 Dec 13 - Lodged Visa 189
07 Feb 14 - Visa Granted
04 Aug 14 - Initial Entry Date requirement
26 July 14 - Actual IED to Melbourne
May 2015 - Big Move
June 2015 - Got a permanent role in Melbourne
Apr 2016 - Got a contract consultancy role in Melbourne
May 2016 - Got permanent role and moved to Toowooba, Queensland
And now...... living the life that i have imagined
"A great photograph is one that fully expresses what one feels, in the deepest sense, about what is being photographed" - Ansel Adams
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Occupation: Software Engineer (ANZSCO Code 261313)
Main applicant : Husband
April 29, 2013 : ACS Skills assessment
July 22, 2013 : ACS assessment result
January 3, 2014: IELTS Result (Take 1 L-8,W,R,S-7)
January 12, 2013: Lodged EOI (65points)
January 13, 2013: Invited to apply for visa 189
February 9, 2014: Lodged visa
March 1, 2014: Medicals at NHSI
March 6: email from CO requesting form 80 and hubby's NBI Clearance
March 25, 2014: visa grant. Thank you lord
June 8,2014: Hubby arrived in Sydney
Sept 11,2014: Hubby's first day of work. Thank you Lord!
Feb 7, 2015 : Baby and I arrived in Sydney
April 13, 2015: My first day of work
Posts: 1,550Member, Moderator
Joined: Oct 31, 2012
ANZSCO 221214 - Internal Auditor
19 Jan 13 - Academic IELTS Results - passed
12 July 13 - Vetassess Assessment + Point Test Advice: Positive
03 Nov 13 - Invitation Accepted 70 points
19 Dec 13 - Lodged Visa 189
07 Feb 14 - Visa Granted
04 Aug 14 - Initial Entry Date requirement
26 July 14 - Actual IED to Melbourne
May 2015 - Big Move
June 2015 - Got a permanent role in Melbourne
Apr 2016 - Got a contract consultancy role in Melbourne
May 2016 - Got permanent role and moved to Toowooba, Queensland
And now...... living the life that i have imagined
"A great photograph is one that fully expresses what one feels, in the deepest sense, about what is being photographed" - Ansel Adams
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Jeremiah 29:11
"For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future."
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Jeremiah 29:11
"For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future."
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Jeremiah 29:11
"For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future."